Anglesea

Population growth drivers in Anglesea are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Anglesea is around 3,485. This figure reflects an increase of 277 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,208. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,463 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 36 persons per square kilometer. Anglesea's growth rate of 8.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area average of 6.0%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made via weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 64 persons to 2041, reflecting a decline of 5.1% in total over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Anglesea when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Anglesea experienced around 26 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Approximately 130 homes were approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional four approved so far in FY-26. Each dwelling is estimated to accommodate an average of 2.4 new residents per year over the past five financial years, indicating healthy demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $1,088,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $8.6 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of Vic., Anglesea records markedly lower building activity, at 53.0% below the regional average per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. New development consists of 92.0% detached dwellings and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The location has approximately 140 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Anglesea may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Anglesea has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include the Anglesea Community and Health Hub Precinct Plan, Eden Project Anglesea, Anglesea Mine Rehabilitation and Closure Plan, and Anglesea Kindergarten Infrastructure Planning Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Anglesea shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Anglesea has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1%.

As of June 2025, there are 1,624 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is somewhat below standard at 54.9%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical services with employment levels at 2.2 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 1.0% employment compared to the regional average of 7.5%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census working population vs resident population data. In the 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 2.1%, while labour force increased by 2.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.9% and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Anglesea's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Income data from AreaSearch for financial year 2022 shows median income in Anglesea was $44,098 and average income was $74,376. This is higher than Rest of Vic., where median income was $48,741 and average income was $60,693. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $49,460 (median) and $83,420 (average), based on a 12.16% increase since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Anglesea fall around the 53rd percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 30.5% of residents earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, mirroring the broader area's 30.3%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income. Anglesea's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Anglesea is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Anglesea, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s 93.0% houses and 7.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Anglesea was at 54.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.4% and rented ones at 18.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure in Anglesea was $405, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $402. Nationally, Anglesea's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $405 versus the national figure of $375.

Anglesea has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 68.5% of all households, including 23.3% couples with children, 39.2% couples without children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 28.3% and group households making up 3.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.5.

Anglesea shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Anglesea's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 44.3% hold university qualifications, compared to 21.7% in the rest of Victoria and 28.6% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (5.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 13.4% and certificates at 17.5%. A significant 24.1% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 7.6% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 5.1% in tertiary education.

Anglesea Primary School serves the local area with an enrollment of 157 students as of a recent report, and the school demonstrates notable socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA score: 1102). The area has one primary school focused exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby regions. Local school capacity is limited at 4.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 12.3, leading many families to travel for schooling.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Anglesea has five active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses operating along four different routes. Together, these services facilitate 105 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transport in Anglesea is considered limited, with residents on average located 641 meters from the nearest transport stop. Across all routes, buses run approximately 15 times per day, which translates to about 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Anglesea is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Anglesea faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56%, covering around 1,958 people. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.9% and 7.8% of residents respectively. About 66.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.8% in the rest of Victoria. Anglesea has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 33.9%, with around 1,181 people, compared to 24.2% in the rest of Victoria. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Anglesea is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Anglesea's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.4% of its population born in Australia, 92.0% being citizens, and 96.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 40.1% of people in Anglesea. There was an overrepresentation of Judaism, which made up 0.0% compared to 0.1% across Rest of Vic..

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.4%), Australian (28.5%), and Irish (13.0%). Notably, Scottish (11.3%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 9.7%, French (0.6%) and Hungarian (0.3%) also showed higher representation than their respective regional averages of 0.5% and 0.2%.

Anglesea ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Anglesea is 54 years, significantly higher than Victoria's average of 43 years and also considerably older than Australia's norm of 38 years. Compared to Victoria's average, the 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Anglesea at 20.2%, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 7.0%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above Australia's national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 10.4% to 12.1% of Anglesea's population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort has declined from 11.3% to 9.2%, and the 55 to 64 age group has dropped from 17.0% to 15.7%. By 2041, Anglesea is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 45 people (17%) from 271 to 317. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.